Put this astonishing platform aside for a moment and think about you. Self mastery, or leading myself, is the ultimate form of leadership!

However, even those with poor character influence and lead others. Working with inner-city kids quickly proves that even the drug dealer is a leader. You name any life role, unless you’re the man on the moon, well, you’re still a leader!

Mom, dad, teacher, pastor, police officer, nurse, employer, employee, you name the role, and we can find at least a dozen in your influence of leadership.

In my favorite Book on leadership, Paul the apostle wrote, “Be an example,” and Solomon admonished, “Walk with wise men and you’ll be wise.” I like how a TIME magazine author said, “Leadership is not an image, it’s a quality!” Can people call you an example or a wise person?

Look at yourself in the mirror. Look past the image, and look at your heart! You are a leader! Who will you impact today?

A small portion of 80,000 people are watching you! Will you let them down, or will you go the way and show the way?